Prep Cook - Uchiko Plano

Hai Hospitality; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident

Employee Assistance Program

Employer Matched 401k Savings plan

Growth opportunities

Dining discounts

Job summary

Hai Hospitality, based in Austin, Texas, is seeking Prep Cooks to join our kitchen team for dinner service. You will help ensure a seamless dining experience and support cooks and leadership.

No prior experience required; we offer growth opportunities, health insurance options, 401k, and dining discounts. This on-site role is ideal for team players who thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with guests and staff.
• Identify safety issues and follow safety guidelines.
• Lift and move trays/equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Stand/walk for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, reach to access areas/items.
• Work in fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Work in varying temperatures (hot/cold).
• Use kitchen equipment safely (ovens, grills, knives).
• Maintain neat, organized workspace and clean surfaces.
• Move quickly to respond to guests' needs.
• Work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen/serving area.
• Tolerate allergens and food odors.
• Maintain professional appearance and grooming.
• Understand directives and communicate with leadership.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Stamina

Kitchen etiquette

Fast-paced environment

Temperature tolerance

Equipment safety

Cleaning/organization

Teamwork

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Knives

Job description

Job Description

Hai Hospitality (Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba) is accepting applications for Prep Cooks. In this role, you will serve as a vital member of our kitchen team to ensure a seamless dinner service and create amazing dining experiences for our guests. Whether you are new in your culinary journey or to the world of hospitality, or a seasoned cook looking for stability and structure, we offer gainful employment as well as great opportunities to grow with the organization long-term!

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available
• Employer Matched 401k Savings plan
• Opportunity to grow — we promote from within almost exclusively
• Dining discounts

Basic Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employees
• Detect and identify safety issues, and comply with safety guidelines and standards
• Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods up to 50 lbs, stock inventory, and perform restocking duties
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold
• Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements
• Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives
• Maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces
• Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs
• Ability to work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area
• Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors
• Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming
• Understand directives and communicate effectively with Leadership and coworkers
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions

The Hai Experience

Hai Hospitality is a multi‑concept, emerging restaurant group based in Austin, Texas. Our restaurant concepts include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro. It’s about hospitality and giving back. Our employees take pride in their work ethic, their craft, and their creativity. Feel proud of where you work, help create an experience for our guests, and work with cool people.

Our Arizona and Florida locations participate in E‑Verify.

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Hai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.